Aidy Bryant Net Worth

What Is Aidy Bryant's Net Worth?

Aidy Bryant is an American actress and comedian who has a net worth of $4 million. She is best known for being a former cast member on the television series 'Saturday Night Live.' She was part of the cast from 2012 to 2022.

"Saturday Night Live" Salary

'Saturday Night Live' runs 21 episodes per season. First-year cast members earn $7,000 per episode, amounting to $147,000 per season. Second-year cast members receive $8,000 per episode or $168,000 per season. By the fifth season, cast members can make $15,000 per episode or $315,000 per season. The top salary for seasoned cast members is $25,000 per episode, totaling $525,000 per year. Aidy Bryant's salary likely approached this high end by the time she left the show.

Early Life

Aidy Bryant was born Aidan Mackenzy Bryant on May 7, 1987, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Georganne and Tom Bryant. Her mother owned a boutique in Phoenix. Aidy has one brother and is of English, Irish, and German descent. She graduated from Xavier College Preparatory in 2005. During her teenage years, she took improv workshops at the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company. She later attended Columbia College in Chicago, graduating in 2009, where she participated in the comedy studies program developed by the Theatre Department and The Second City.

Career

After graduating, Bryant toured with the musical improv group Baby Wants Candy. She was approached by The Second City and performed with them across the country and on Norwegian Cruise Lines. She also performed with iO Chicago and the Annoyance Theatre. Bryant later auditioned for 'Saturday Night Live' and joined the cast as one of its youngest hires at age 25.

She debuted on 'Saturday Night Live' as a featured player on September 15, 2012, during the show's 38th season and was promoted to a repertory player in her second season. Some of her memorable characters include Lil Baby Aidy, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Ted Cruz, and Tonker Bell. In 2014, Bryant and other 'SNL' cast members were nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the 'Home for the Holiday (Twin Bed)' sketch.

Outside 'SNL,' Bryant has had a recurring role in the second season of IFC's 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' and a cameo in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2.' She's guest-starred on 'Broad City,' 'Documentary Now!,' 'The Awesomes,' and 'Girls.'

In 2016, she appeared in Louis C.K.'s series 'Horace and Pete' and voiced D.D. Danger in the animated series 'Danger & Eggs.' She earned an Emmy nomination in 2018 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in 'SNL.' Bryant also appeared in 'I Feel Pretty,' 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,' and 'Portlandia.'

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In 2019, Bryant starred in the Hulu series 'Shrill.' She was involved as a co-writer, co-executive producer, and lead character. Despite doubts about her return to 'SNL,' Lorne Michaels encouraged her to manage both shows. 'Shrill' ended after three seasons in May 2021, earning Bryant an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She left 'SNL' after its 2021-2022 season.

In 2021, Bryant signed an overall deal with Universal Television. From 2022 to 2023, she voiced Emmy in the adult animated series 'Human Resources,' a spin-off of 'Big Mouth,' created by Kelly Galuska, Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett for Netflix.

Personal Life

During her adolescence, Bryant struggled with self-esteem issues related to her weight. Acting helped her build confidence. In April 2018, she married comedian Connor O'Malley, a former writer on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.' They met in 2008 and got engaged in 2016.